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Bontrager R4 Road Tires - Clincher

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MSRP : $70.00


Product Description

  • 220 tpi casing gives unparalleled comfort, light weight
  • Bontrager-exclusive aero wings for advanced aerodynamics
  • Integrated sub-tread puncture protection


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Overall Rating:1
Value Rating:1
Submitted by argibson

Date Reviewed: November 9, 2012

Strengths:    Supple nice riding tire with good dry grip. No experience in wet conditions.

Weaknesses:    These are the fastest wearing tires I have ever owned...showing cords within 600 miles! I have previously used Conti 4000s and got 3000 miles out of those (swapping front and rear around 2000 miles), and Michelin Pro Race 3 I have usually gotten 2000 miles out of (swapping front and rear around 1200 miles). Wow, for a $70 tire that came on a really expensive 2013 Project One Madone, I expected more.

Bottom Line:   
I contacted Bontrager about this and they could have been less helpful.

Overall Rating:1
Value Rating:1
Submitted by Bill

Date Reviewed: May 31, 2012

Strengths:    Rides ok

Weaknesses:    This came with my bike. First tire wore through to the tube in multiple places in 1000 miles. Dealer gave me a new one. It lasted 1100 miles before it blew the same way.

Bottom Line:   
This tire is a POS. Unless you are willing to spend $70 every 1000 miles forget this tire. Conti tires go 3 to 4 times as far.

Overall Rating:1
Value Rating:1
Submitted by Andrew

Date Reviewed: April 28, 2012

Strengths:    None

Weaknesses:    Easy flats

Bottom Line:   
I have 800 km on my new bike and I have now blown both Bontrager R4 on my bike. I pressured them both to 110 psi (range on tire states 90-125 psi) and went out for a ride today. I rode 18 km, laid down the bike and as i'm chatting with the bike on it's side, the front tire blows a hole out the side. I fixed the tube and managed to get back to the vehicle, only to find the back tire losing air rapidly from a couple of slices. I was riding on a highway, which I don't feel is unreasonable for this tire type. I weigh 190 lbs, the bike is 16, and have only taken this bike on highway rides. Do not waste your money.


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